This Week’s Horoscope Forecast For September 9th to 15th, 2024

In this week’s Astrology, Mercury moves out of the retrograde shadow and transits into Virgo.

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We have a complex week full of planetary transits.

In this week’s Astrology, a post-shadow Mercury moves forward in Virgo, allowing us to make sense of the periods from July 25th to August 11th. Venus will connect in two transits that will help us examine the condition of our love lives and finances. There are 3 quincunx formations this week, prompting us to work on a lack of self-awareness. And it’s a busy week for Mercury aspects, producing an urge to reexamine our interactions with others. 

9/9 Mercury Forward in Virgo: Reviewing July 24th to August 11th 

Now that we’re in this phase of the post-shadow, we’ll feel like we’re finally able to make sense of Virgo’s edition of the retrograde cycle. 

Some themes involve understanding, reviewing, or moving forward about perfectionism, overthinking, self-criticism, and passing judgment. 

Through this post-shadow, we might begin to acknowledge that overanalyzing impedes our progress and that fixing this problem is necessary to move forward. So, this is a time to get clear on things that need improvement and end a self-flagellation cycle. 

Another theme this can indicate is that we must be more helpful in some areas or where it is crucial to stop overextending ourselves. And this might reveal how to get back on track with our schedule, nutrition, neatness, and other situations where we need to improve.

Mercury Retrograde Dates To Remember

• Enters Pre-Shadow 7/16
• Shifts Into Retrograde Motion 8/4/24
• Out Of Retrograde 8/28/24
• Exits Post Shadow 9/11/24 

9/9 Mercury Quincunx Pluto: Working On A Domineering Conversation Style pt 3 

A few days before Mercury shifts out of its post shadow, it will make its third regressive cycle transit with Pluto concerning self-awareness issues. 

The Mercury-Pluto transit helps us recognize why our interactions could be more comfortable due to how unrefined we communicate with others. 

We might have to reign in a need to throw our weight around and not always get the last word in our interactions. If we don't realize we must steer the conversation, energy like this tends to manifest through upsetting others. Conversely, how this transit appears will likely result in needing to stand up for ourselves with those who are domineering. 

This also serves as a reminder to improve our mindset and the significance of managing negative thoughts. Therefore, it can give us the push needed to deal with any memories that have been repressed and need mending. 

9/11 Venus Quincunx Saturn: Unintentionally Shutting Down In Relationships

The second quincunx of 3 will occur on Wednesday with Venus and Saturn, causing us to see where we unintentionally sabotage relationships and financial scenarios. 

From an energetic point of view, this might indicate that a union is not demonstrating the kind of dedication required to be stable and long-lasting. This kind of transit brings to our awareness that it's time to take a realistic look at intimacy issues, a lack of vulnerability, and superficiality. 

Another situation that could be addressed is avoidant behavior in relationships. Therefore, if we have acted hesitantly concerning putting ourselves out there, this will indicate that we need to address our fears of being rejected. 

Additionally, this configuration might necessitate working on financial insecurity. As a result, we might reflect on how undervalued we feel at work, dust off our resumes, and seek new opportunities. This may also make us reevaluate how important it is to dedicate ourselves to a fulfilling career.  

9/12 Mercury Sextile Mars: Feeling Mentally Invigorated 

Just a day after Mercury leaves post shadow, it will connect with Mars in a harmonious aspect, which may promote energized communication and thinking. 

Our minds will feel stimulated during this transit, making it easier to comprehend situations that require alertness. This is a great way to engage in stimulating conversations regarding social interaction. 

We become less passive and less concerned with the opinions of others, which makes being honest more accessible. Thus, this will be great for boosting our confidence and giving us the freedom to express our opinions and create healthy self-assertions.

9/12 Sun Square Jupiter: Nothing But Hot Air 

The 12th continues to bring self-assured energy between the Sun and Jupiter. 

While this alignment may puff our confidence up, we must be mindful of coming across as conceited. Because this energy manifests as egoic, it tends to enunciate the need to act self-important, which results in awkward interactions. 

Another issue with this transit is people who try to overshadow us to boost their egos. Because of this, there may be situations in which individuals attempt to make sure their attention is drawn to them. 

And this usually results in an urge to be reckless and indulgent; therefore, try to refrain from acting carelessly. 

9/14 Sun Quincunx Chiron: How A Lack Of Awareness Erodes Your Sense Of Self 

The third quincunx of the week happens on Saturday with the Sun and Chiron, leading to feelings of self-doubt. 

A quincunx combination like this may highlight areas of our ego and confidence where we lack self-awareness.  

This could lead to circumstances where we seek outside approval to raise our self-esteem. This can also manifest as diminishing our strengths and personalities, making us feel unlikable. 

Energetically, this could show that we lack the ambition to complete tasks because of their demotivating nature and because we need outside gratification to feel encouraged. Therefore, it will be essential to figure out how to get past the need for other people to start things for us or to find motivation in the positive. 

Another alignment concerning Chiron will occur on this day relating to Mercury. Under this transit, we might feel more pessimistic than usual, replay awkward scenarios in our minds, or feel so off that our communication comes across as wrong.  

9/15 Venus Trine Jupiter: An Urge To Just Be Blissful

Sunday offers a harmonious transit with Venus and Jupiter, promoting feel-good vibes. 

After a week with primarily complex transits, the need to have fun and share positive energy will be emphasized. 

With a configuration such as this, engaging in merriment, interacting with people, being open to romance, and feeling as though luck is on our side may feel more enunciated than usual. So, if we want to take advantage of this fortunate energy, now is the day to keep an open mind to opportunities presented to us. 

In terms of romance, this transit heightens the desire for dazzling flirtation and other passionate interactions. So, it might be a day when we experience intense excitement in our love lives beyond what is typical. 

A vibe like this is also great for social connections with like-minded individuals with similar interests and an adventurous spirit. As a result, it’s a Sunday Funday, hanging out with friends and decompressing from the demanding week. 

Vibes 

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Social tones will be present from the 11th to the 13th and intersect romance, plus mental vibes.

Even though this is a mixed-bag week, we’ll experience some sweet spots, allowing us to feel open to interactions and in the mood for romantic exchanges. 

As we get to the weekend, there’s an abundance of good luck vibes, along with family and friends tenors, social tones, and more mental vibrations.  

Over this period, our mental bandwidth will feel sharper than usual, causing us to feel like we’re able to make sense of things that were out of sorts. Also, we’ll be in the mood to let our hair down and be social. Additionally, it's a time to capitalize on fortunate moments or sense that luck is on our side. 

Transits For The Week 

Even though this week features some harder alignments, we’ll experience positive notes that will get us back on track and in a good mood. 

Transits for September 9th to 15th:

• 9/9 Mercury Forward in Virgo: Reviewing July 24th to August 11th
• 9/9 Mercury Quincunx Pluto: Working On A Domineering Conversation Style pt 3
• 9/11 Venus Quincunx Saturn: Unintentionally Shutting Down In Relationships
• 9/12 Mercury Sextile Mars: Feeling Mentally Invigorated
• 9/12 Sun Square Jupiter: Nothing But Hot Air
• 9/14 Sun Quincunx Chiron: How A Lack Of Awareness Erodes Your Sense Of Self
• 9/14 Mercury Sesquiquadrate Chiron: Cleansing Harsh Thoughts From Your Mind 
• 9/15 Venus Trine Jupiter: An Urge To Just Be Blissful  

Use this week to regain momentum after Mercury’s long retrograde cycle.

Have a wonderful week, everyone.